Sunset hikes

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. French Park Beach–Bassett Creek Regional Trail, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 241 min of walking

2. Northwood Lake–French Park Beach, 3 beaches 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

3. Back 40–Sweeney Lake, 12 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Ski Jump Pond–45 North Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. 45 North Trail–Dead Dog, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Wirth Pond & 45 North Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Wirth Lake–Bassett Creek Lagoons, 6 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Bassett Creek Lagoons–Bassett Creek, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Edward Lake–French Park Beach, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 252 min of walking

10. Lake Camelot–French Park Beach, 5 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 245 min of walking

11. Snyder Lake–French Park Beach, 3 beaches 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 3:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car10:34 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 373 min of walking

12. Eagle Lake–Pike Lake, 3 lakes 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 151 min of walking